UCU Digital Institutional Repository(UCUDIR)
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Recent Submissions
Alcohol Use Socioeconomic Status and Psychological Wellbeing: A Case Study of Household Heads in Kator Payam Juba South Sudan
(Uganada Christian University, 2025-03-13) Zahra Paul
The study looked at the relationship between alcohol consumption, socioeconomic position, and psychological well-being in Kator Payam, Juba County. The study's aims were to investigate the association between alcohol consumption and psychological wellbeing, socioeconomic status and psychological well-being, and the impact of alcohol use and socioeconomic status on psychological well-being in Kator Payam, Juba County. Mixed-methodologies strategy, qualitative and quantitative methods along with
descriptive research and case study designs were used in the study. The study
population consisted of 10,313 homes from Kator Payam, and a sample size of 370 was obtained using the Krejcie and Morgan Table (1970). The participants were chosen using stratified random sampling, simple random sampling, and purposive sampling approaches, and the data was analyzed and presented using descriptive and inferential statistical results using IBM SPSS 24. The study identified a positive and significant association between socioeconomic status and psychological wellbeing (r=.225, p< 0.01); a negative and significant relationship between the intake of alcohol and psychological wellbeing (r= -.396, p< 0.01); and a linear relationship between all variables (R= .463). The independent factors, alcohol consumption and socioeconomic level, explained 21.4 percent of the variance in psychological well-being (Adjusted R 2= .214). The report recommends government and mental health professionals create systematic plans to rectify deficiencies in national policies aimed at controlling alcohol consumption. Healthcare providers should launch campaigns to raise awareness and promote the
importance of maintaining wellbeing. Additionally, residents should receive support through job training to improve their socioeconomic status, positively influencing their psychological wellbeing in multiple dimensions.
Head Teachers’ Leadership Practices and Financial Performance in Church of Uganda Secondary Schools
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-03-10) Jasper Tumuhimbise Mpiriirwe
This study investigated the influence of Head Teachers’ leadership practices and financial performance in Church of Uganda founded secondary schools (CFSs) within Namirembe Diocese. The methodology used was an Exploratory Sequential Design employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. This research employed an Exploratory Sequential design utilizing a qualitative and quantitative descriptive approach. The data was from eight out of twenty-three CFSs in the Diocese. This included schools categorized as Government Aided (GA), USE, and Private. Respondents were staff, management, teachers, alumni and students. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires with a sample of 311 respondents. Seventeen participants were informants and in-depth respondents. The
study evaluated the extent to which Head Teachers in CFSs have engaged using a Likert Scale (1 is Strongly Disagree and 5 is Strongly agree). The findings reveal varying levels of positive significant relationships between visionary and team leadership practices and financial performance in secondary schools. However, for values and stakeholder engagement, it was established that this relationship is not significant. It is recommended that schools should emphasize developing and implementing clear leadership models that fosters all practices. Further, the study proposes a Stakeholder Retention Model that modifies Stakeholder Theory to look at 20% profit retention as both an economic benefit and value addition to the Church
as a Foundation Body. Continuous professional development for head teachers and school leaders focusing on effective leadership practices will positively impact financial performance. By implementing these recommendations, schools can improve their financial performance through effective leadership practices.
An Analysis of Honesty as a Leadership Principle for Good Governance of Public Institutions: A Case of Mukono Municipal Council
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-03-07) Doris Enid Birungi
This study examined the role of honesty as a key leadership principle in effective governance at Mukono Municipal Council. It aimed to determine whether leaders at the council adhere to honesty, the benefits of such adherence, and the challenges they face in maintaining honesty. Utilizing a qualitative approach with a case study method, data was gathered from 34 respondents, including 20 from Mukono Municipal Council and 14 from Central Division, through key informant interviews and focus group discussions. The findings revealed that honesty is crucial for accountability and resource management, enhancing service delivery, community involvement in decision-making, and building public trust. Key motivators for leaders to embrace honesty included professional and organizational policy guidelines, oversight bodies, and personal commitment to public welfare. However, challenges such as cultural norms, weak law enforcement, resource limitations, political pressures, and concerns about job security and favoritism were identified as barriers to practicing honesty. The study concluded that not all leaders at Mukono Municipal Council consistently adhered to the principle of honesty in execution of their duties.
The Church and Economic Poverty Reduction in Western Equatoria Internal Province the Episcopal Church of South Sudan
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-03-12) Wilson Elisa Kamani
This study was conducted on the Church and Poverty reduction in Western
Equatoria Internal Province. It addresses the problem of persistence of economic poverty with the overall aim of analysing why there is persistence of economic poverty, which included investigating the state of economic poverty, analysing the role of the Church in reduction of economic poverty and exploring why there is persistence of economic poverty in Western Equatoria Internal Province. Quantitative approach was employed, with guided questions in the questionnaires to collect information through focus group discussion, interviews and literature review. Findings on the state of economic poverty include; illiteracy, insecurity, external factors, lack of resources, diseases and others. The effects of economic poverty on
the community are that; people have no stable income, they do not have a daily source of income, no access to school, fees are not paid, children enrolled in primary and secondary do not finish their studies, and some children have not been enrolled in school. On the persistence of poverty findings are; illiteracy, poor governance, polygamy, insecurity, laziness; inequality in all its forms, lack of visionary leadership, cultural values, negative attitude towards change, and inadequate share policies. The recommendations are that; the Internal Province need to come out with a policy to reduce illiteracy, lobby and advocate for peace, develop early preparedness strategies, promote resource mobilization program strategies, focus on preventive health approaches, sensitize communities on poverty reduction, and promote small business programs in the Internal Province.